- Striker Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goal as the Blues qualified for the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with a win over ES Tunis. The 22-year-old scored with a placed shot deep into the first half, adding time to get off the mark after his Ksh5.2 billion move from Ipswich earlier this…
- Those wishing to become Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers will be forced to acquire mandatory qualifications to get a PSV license if a new bill is enacted. The Traffic Laws (Universal Design) (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Nominated Senator Crystal Asige, seeks to rein in rogue operators…
- The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has warned real estate developers and estate managers over growing concerns of restrictive agreements with Internet Service Providers (ISPs), a move that could upset the way Internet services are delivered in residential estates. In a public notice dated…
- Rex Masai was the first protester to be killed by police during the 2024 Anti-Finance Bill protests. Many hoped he would be the last. They were wrong. As protesters marched towards Parliament on June 25, 2024, the death toll kept rising. Police opened fire in Kitengela, Githurai, and other parts…
- Former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga has come out to explain why adherence to the rule of law will be the cornerstone of his leadership should he be elected. Speaking during an interview on a popular podcast on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Maraga emphasised that his…
- Lawmakers are investigating the dumping of toxic nuclear materials in northeastern counties following revelations that 2,417 people have tested positive for cancer. The Environment, Forestry and Mining Committee will focus on Wajir, Garissa and Marsabit counties after Garissa Governor Nathif Jama…
- Benuel Bosire, 25, who resides in Magena Ward, Bomachoge Borabu Constituency, Kisii County, recalls the harrowing events during the Nairobi protests on June 25 last year. According to him, the protests were like no other that he had taken part in. The atmosphere was tense, and chaos erupted…
- Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. June 25 demos The date has been synonymous with Kenya’s rise to fight for transparency, good governance, and democracy. This anniversary dates back to one year ago when the youth—millennials and Gen Zs—protested against…
- As Kenyans today mark the first anniversary of last year’s Gen Zs protests, President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga owe them an explanation on the progress of the 10-point agenda they promised to implement when they signed an agreement that birthed the broad-based government. The two leaders…
- Music, art, and the internet have long been powerful tools for protest, giving voice to the voiceless and fuelling movements for justice and good governance. From Fela Kuti’s fearless Afrobeat anthems like “Zombie” and “Sorrow, Tears and Blood” that challenged Nigeria’s military regimes, to Lucky…
- The June 2024 protests were untrodden paths in the history of our motherland, Kenya. The older generation – and mostly the younger generation, Gen Z – said enough is enough, and they all came out in large numbers to fight for Kenya and save it from the jaws of the predators. Then orders were issued…
- June 2024 marked a turning point for Kenya’s youth activism. Frustrated by rising unemployment, rampant corruption, and a government that seemed indifferent to their struggles, thousands of young Kenyans, primarily from Generation Z, flooded the streets in a coordinated, nationwide movement…
- The war on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the North Rift received a big boost after a group of circumcisers from the Marakwet community came out and discarded the retrogressive practice. Instead, the circumcisers have now pledged to be at the forefront of fighting the outdated rite. This…
- As the countdown to the 2027 General Elections begins, Kenya is once again witnessing a familiar rise in political tension among the political elites. For a country that has come a long way in democratisation, this is a critical moment – one that will either strengthen our democratic ideals or…
- June 25, 2024, was one of the darkest days in Kenya’s history. The streets were calling, and only the brave had the guts to answer. Thousands of Gen Zs and a sect of millennials from all parts of the country took to the streets to fight financial oppression, which was about to be imposed on […]
- County governments are raising a red flag on the Ksh23.5 billion County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) projects, implying that taxpayers may not get value for money. The Senators are now questioning why the projects were forced down the throats of Governors without a needs assessment of…
- The invasion of the Parliament during the historic youth-led anti-Finance Bill protests was one for the books. Never in the history of Kenya has any generation managed to invade the 24/7 heavily protected zone. What started as a TikTok movement morphed into a full-blown revolt that made #…
- What happens when people unite against a common cause, not in hushed corners or union halls, but through hashtags, livestreams, and shared Google Docs? On June 25, 2024, it was thousands of young people flooded Nairobi’s streets armed not just with placards, but with memes, TikToks, and digital…
- Close to 10,000 students who were placed in 31 private universities by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) under the government-sponsored programme were forced to either defer or drop out of school after the government failed to remit about Ksh48.8 billion to the…
- Everline Akhala, a mother of four, sighs in pain and waves her hands in dejection. For the last two years, she has been struggling to shrug off an emotional wound that keeps appearing fresh every day at the thought of her two deceased children. “If only I could roll back time and take my children…
- Catholic bishops have castigated the government over what they termed as increased cases of total disregard of human life and dignity. In a lengthy press conference on June 24, 2025, the clerics said the cases are alarming and accused the government of opting to suppress those who call it out…
- Taita Taveta Governor Andrew Mwadime faces fierce public backlash after controversial remarks made during his June 18, 2025, appearance before the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee in Nairobi. While responding to audit queries on the county’s 2023/2024 financial statements, Mwadime…
- President William Ruto has assured the National Police Service (NPS) of his full support as they defend the country against anyone who threatens the security of the country ahead of today’s protests, stating that everyone is mandated to respect the police. Speaking on June 24, 2025, during a…
- The Central region police commander, Samuel Ndanyi, has assured the family of Boniface Kariuki, the street vendor shot by police during the demos in Nairobi last week, that their son will get justice. Ndanyi, who visited the family at their home in Kangema, Murang’a county, said he went to…
- Across the world today, the most dynamic force for political, social and economic transformation is not found in dusty parliaments or ageing presidencies. It is found in the boldness, creativity and restless idealism of youth, and nowhere more so than among the so-called Gen Z generation. In the…
- The memories of Gen Z protesters killed during last June’s demonstrations remain etched in most Kenyans’ minds, a year after the anti-Finance Bill protests that shook the nation. While the government places the death toll at 42, human rights organisations report that more than 63 young people lost…
- Oil prices tumbled by nearly 5 per cent on Tuesday after Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Iran after nearly two weeks of conflict. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, initially fell to Ksh8900 a barrel, though it then recovered some ground after Iran and Israel accused each…
- Exposure to tobacco killed more than 7 million people worldwide in 2023, according to estimates. It remains the leading risk factor for deaths in men, among whom there were 5.59m deaths, and ranks seventh for women, among whom there were 1.77m deaths. While the UK has seen a 45% decline in deaths…
- The now-retired civil educator and Gen Z activist Morara Kebaso has come out to send a message to President William Ruto, a day after announcing his exit from politics. While speaking to the media on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Morara told the president that, just as he had done, if the public pressure…
- With only hours left before the highly anticipated June 25 protests, Belgut Member of Parliament Nelson Koech has issued a stern statement directed at foreign diplomats, accusing them of overstepping their mandate by interfering in Kenya’s internal governance. Through a statement shared on…
- Former Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki has officially joined the Democratic Change Party (DCP) as she eyes the Nyandarua gubernatorial seat in 2027. The former CS was welcomed to the party by the party leader, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a photo posted by the party, she is seen…
- The UDA Party Youth League has asked those planning for the June 25 demonstrations to do so in peace and shun violent activities. In commemoration of the June 25, 2024, protests, citizens are expected to demonstrate in the country, and the youths allied to the ruling party have called for peaceful…
- The Cabinet has endorsed two significant national projects following a meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at State House, Nairobi, chaired by President William Ruto. According to a statement issued after the session, the Cabinet approved the proposed expansion of the 20.2-kilometre Nairobi…
- Billy Mwangi has announced his intention to run for the Embu County senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. The announcement came during the launch of the People’s Restorative Justice Commission (PRJC), held at Ufungamano House in Nairobi on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. The event was presided…
- Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has urged members of the public to refrain from provoking police officers during the planned June 25 demonstrations, reminding Kenyans that the National Police Service (NPS) is fully committed to maintaining law and order. In his address outside Kenya…
- Narok County Senator Ledama Olekina has hit back at a group of foreign embassies and high commissions that issued a joint statement ahead of the June 25, 2025, protest anniversary, accusing them of still operating with a superiority complex rooted in neocolonial thinking. In an X statement on…
- A three-judge bench hearing a petition against the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) nominees has declined to fine or jail President William Ruto, Attorney General Dorcas Odour, and Head of Public Service Felix Koskei for contempt of court. Senior Counsel Paul Muite on Monday,…
- Orange Democratic Movement [ODM] leader Raila Odinga has come out strongly in defence of the right to protest, affirming that no force in the country has the authority to muzzle public expression. Raila said so long as the process is done lawfully, orderly, and with respect for property and life,…
- Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has hailed the newly launched People’s Restorative Justice Commission (PRJC) as a bold and progressive step towards helping Kenya reckon with its painful past and foster national healing. Muturi, who was also unveiled as one of the commissioners…
- Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has revealed that the People’s Restorative Justice Commission has been created out of necessity, citing the state’s failure to uphold human rights and constitutional values. Speaking during the launch of the commission at Ufungamano House on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Njiru said…
- Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Wednesday, June 24, led opposition leaders in launching the People’s Restorative Justice Commission (PRJC) at Ufungamano House in Nairobi. Former Nairobi Town Clerk Philip Kisia, while addressing the gathering during the launch, affirmed that the commission is…
- The government has announced plans to increase local manufacturing of essential medicines from 20 per cent to 50 per cent. Speaking in Nairobi during the Haleon Kenya Stakeholder Breakfast Session on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Medical Services Principal Secretary Ouma Oluga stated that the government…
- Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Samson Kiprotich Talaam, Police Constable James Mukhwana, Peter Kimani, John Ngige Gitau, Gin Ammitou Abwao, and Brian Mwaniki Njue have been charged with the murder of Albert Ojwang. The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) charged the six with the murder of…
- The Judiciary has assured all court stations nationwide that no more budget cuts will be imposed under the current financial ceilings. Speaking during the 12th Heads of Station Forum in Makueni on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Judiciary Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya reaffirmed commitment to…
- As Kenya prepares to mark the anniversary of the June 25, 2024, protests, a group of ambassadors and high commissioners from several countries have released a joint statement calling for peace, respect for the right to protest, and accountability. The statement, shared by the UK High Commission in…
- President William Ruto has pledged to help close a Ksh50 million annual sponsorship gap facing Kenya’s sports sector, calling on corporate and philanthropic organisations to support local talent. Speaking during a breakfast with the FKF Premier League champions held at State House on June 24, 2025…
- National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula welcomed acting US Ambassador to Kenya Mark Dillard for a courtesy call on June 24, 2025, in Nairobi’s Parliament Buildings. The meeting, shared by Wetang’ula on X, was a testament to the strong and lasting relationship between Kenya and the United States…
- Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has stirred debate with her defence of police officers amid rising tensions ahead of the June 25 anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. Speaking on an interview at a TV station on June 24, 2025, Elachi urged Kenyans to adopt a more balanced view of…
- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen praised the Kenya National Police Service as the most professional in Africa during a celebratory breakfast at State House. During his speech on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Murkomen addressed misconceptions about the NPS, highlighting its professionalism…
- Focused inquiry on the history and origin of female genital mutilation (FGM) yields almost nothing. There is no solid reason FGM was introduced and continues to be practised today. All efforts to justify this as a cultural, religious, scientific, medical, or social practice are not only laughable…
